How do I get the return of property seized for an investigation?
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How do I get the return of property seized for an investigation?
My daughter did some scam on my computer and police seized it. That was 10 weeks ago and she still has not been charged with anything. How to get my property releasd?
Asked on July 12, 2011 under Criminal Law, Iowa
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You first need to contact the investigating law enforcement agency that seized the computer to ascertain status of possible charges against your daughter and when and if you will be receiving the return of the seized computer as part of the investigation against your daughter.
You need to realize that there was most likely a police report made and the district attorney's office is going over the report and the evidence to determine whether or not criminl charges will be filed.
Your computer is evidence in a police investigation and computer forensic epxerts are most likely downloading information from the computer to ascertain whether criminal charges will be formall filed against your daughter.
As long as the criminal investigation is continuing against your daughter do not expect the return of your computer any time soon. If formal criminal charges are filed against your daughter, do not expect the return of your computer until the case againbst her is resolved.
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